Delta del Po

In the late afternoon of 24 December, the streets of Comacchio begin to come alive: at 5 p.m., the traditional 'Bambén' service will be held at the cathedral, which includes the blessing of the crib statuettes. At 6 p.m., the atmosphere becomes even more colourful, when the Trepponti, one of Comacchio's most iconic symbols, becomes the stage for a fireworks display that captivates young and old alike. The fireworks, launched in a blaze of colours and sparks, light up the sky and are reflected in the waters of the canals, providing an unforgettable spectacle that fascinates the whole family, from children to adults.

PROGRAMME

Comacchio Historical Centre
4.30 pm - "Comacchio: a Water Crib",
A procession of costumed figures will parade to the Co-cathedral, anticipating the Holy Mass.
6.00 pm - "Father Christmas Tells".
In search of the mythical Golden Spider, flakes and tomb raiders will meet Father Christmas, in a tale interpreted in a Comacchio style by the local association Al Batal. Music, themed dances and pyrotechnic fires will accompany the acting sequences.

Co-cathedral of St. Cassiano
5 pm - Blessing of the Bambén,
Blessing of the child statues and inauguration of the Basilica's artistic nativity scene
24.00 - Christmas Mass